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N848 BDU

1996 Yamaha Thundercat

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,016 mi
Last recorded58,016 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Thundercat30,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN848 BDU
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,016 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 16,920 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 16,920 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 May 2016 38,094 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 38,094 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 29,231 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 22 May 2015 29,089 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,408 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 21,565 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,575 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,477 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,300 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 15,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2007 14,165 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,136 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 14,136 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?

Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
990
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
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N848 BDU is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Thundercat fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N848 BDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Thundercat typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N848 BDU registered?

N848 BDU is a 1996 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 20 April 1996.

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